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SPORT NORTHERN OUTLOOK, JULY 15, 2015 37 Defence to fore in Ellesmere win North Canterbury kept contained Ellesmere’s dominance over North Canterbury rugby continued over the weekend, as Ellesmere won their ninth Southbridge Shield in 10 years. Ellesmere coach Kahu Carey lauded his side’s defensive commitment in the annual country rugby fixture at Southbridge on Saturday, winning 21-10. Carey said their stern defence in the second half was integral in repelling North Canterbury. It was best epitomised in the last quarter of the game, where they kept North Canterbury contained, despite having lock Matt Stone in the sinbin. ‘‘The last 10 minutes on our goal-line, we had one in the sinbin and a makeshift scrum,’’ Carey said. ‘‘The big key factor was defensively. We really stood up. There were hardly any missed tackles. That was probably our real strength, our defence.’’ After taking a 9-3 lead into halftime, Ellesmere seized the initiative early in the second half. They scored tries through wing David Bennett and firstfive Shannon Donald, pushing the scoreline out to 21-3. North Canterbury received a Shannon Donald scored 16 of Ellesmere’s points in their 21-10 Southbridge Shield win over North Canterbury on Saturday. lift off the bench with several reserves making an impact. ➤AT A GLANCE: Ellesmere 21 (David Bennett, Shannon Donald tries. Donald con, three pen) beat North Canterbury 10 (Samisoni Katoa try. Lance Taylor con; Sean Thompson pen) Halftime: 9-3. Replacement loose forward Samisoni Katoa pulled a try back, making it 21-10. North Canterbury coach Shane Fletcher said they had their chances, but could not make the most of their opportunities. After a successful five-day build-up tour of Queensland, Fletcher said it was disappointing they were unable to play to their potential. ‘‘Our frustration was we probably didn’t play the rugby we had done in Australia. ‘‘We lost the ruck and that was probably the big thing. They were a little bit better in the ruck than ourselves.’’ North Canterbury knocked over Ellesmere two years ago and Carey said for some of the players that loss still stung. Former Canterbury and Ellesmere lock-loose forward Ian Fleming spoke to the team before the game about the The big key factor was defensively.Wereally stood up. There were hardly any missed tackles. That was probably our real strength, our defence. – ❝ Kahu Carey importance of the fixture, which inspired the players, Carey said. ‘‘He talked to us in the morn- ing. He really drummed in it’s a jersey that combines us all as a sub-union.’’ Donald was an influential figure for Ellesmere with his tactical kicking and off the tee. Ellesmere halfback Harry Pankhurst also impressed, while No 8 Isileli Fine had an industrious game. Captain and loose forward Brian Anderson was among North Canterbury’s best performed players. Locks Logan Telfer and Filipe Kuruvoli also toiled hard in the loss. Talk with your local shops about what you want to buy and get great deals made just for you. Download the free app today.